Time Zone |
Africa/Maseru |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
The Kingdom of Lesotho (Kingdom of Lesotho) is the only landlocked country in Southern Africa, completely surrounded by South Africa, and is known as the "Kingdom of China". Its capital, Mafeteng (Maseru), is the political, economic and transportation center of the country, located in the western part of the country on the banks of the Caledon River, near the border with South Africa. Founded in 1869 and named after King Moshoshu II of Lesotho, the city has a unique blend of strong colonial architecture and modern urban style. An important hub for trade between Lesotho and South Africa, Mafeteng's economy is based on light industry, services and the processing of agricultural and livestock products, while retaining elements of traditional Lesotho culture, such as handicraft markets and tribal festivals, and is a window into the country's history and culture.
São Tomé and Príncipe is an island country in west-central Africa, consisting of the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe and the surrounding islets, with the capital, São Tomé, located in the northeastern part of São Tomé. Located on the Gulf of Guinea, about 200 kilometers from the African continent, the country was colonized by Portugal in the 15th century and became independent in 1975, with Portuguese as the official language and an economy based on agriculture (cocoa, palm oil) and tourism. It should be noted that "Java" is not a city or region of the country; Java is the main island of Indonesia, with cities such as Jakarta and Surabaya, and has nothing to do with São Tomé and Príncipe, possibly due to a confusion of names.